Electricity prices in Punjab & Karachi Pakistan 2025
The cost of an electrical unit fluctuates in Pakistan, depending on the supply company and utilization level. Despite this, the average cost per unit is approximately PKR 25 as of this update. This is a substantial rise over prior years because of things like gasoline prices and governmental regulations, which also increase gas prices in Pakistan and determine the electricity prices in Pakistan.
Electricity prices in Pakistan are rising and differ by province. Distributing firms in Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) offer electricity at different rates. This makes now the perfect moment to think about moving to solar power as an affordable and environmentally friendly way to meet your electricity needs. The electricity prices in Pakistan’s provinces, like Punjab and Sindh, also change as the number of units increases.
Karachi Electric Supply Company (K-Electric Company) tariffs
Electricity Unit Price for Residential Consumers
K-Electric mentioned the rates of 1 watt to 1000 watts of electricity:
No. of Units | Price Per Unit |
1-100 | Rs. 39 |
101-200 | Rs. 41 |
201-300 | Rs. 42 |
301-400 | Rs. 43 |
401-500 | Rs. 43 |
501-600 | Rs. 43 |
601-700 | Rs. 44 |
Above 700 | Rs. 45 |
Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) Electricity tariffs
Electricity Unit Price for Residential Consumers
No. of Units | For Actioned Loads Less Than 5KW | Price Per Unit | Applicable Variable Charges | |
Off-Peak | ||||
For Protected Consumer | ||||
Up to 50 units | 6.76 | 3.95 | ||
51-100 units | 11.41 | 7.74 | ||
For the first 100 units | 13.51 | 7.74 | ||
101-200 units | 15.78 | 10.06 | ||
For Non-Protected Consumers | ||||
1-100 units | 22.51 | 16.48 | ||
100-200 units | 27.16 | 22.95 | ||
200-300 units | 30.00 | 27.14 | ||
301-400 units | 33.04 | 32.03 | ||
401-500 units | 35.26 | 35.24 | ||
501-600 units | 36.50 | 36.66 | ||
601-700 units | 37.90 | 37.80 | ||
Above 700 units | 42.95 | 42.72 | ||
For Sanctioned Loads Above 5 KW | ||||
Peak | Off-Peak | peak | Off-Peak | |
Time of use | 38.54 | 32.25 | 41.89 | 35.57 |
Multan Electric Supply Company (MEPCO) electricity tariffs
Electricity Unit Price for Residential Consumers
Category | Fixed Charges | Uniform Tariff Variable Charge | Applicable Variable Charges |
A | E | D | |
For Sanctioned Loads Less Than 5 kW | |||
Up to 50 Units | – | 4.00 | 3.95 |
For consumption exceeding | |||
50 Units | |||
1–100 Units | – | 14.59 | 7.74 |
101-200 Units | – | 16.41 | 10.06 |
201–300 Units | – | 17.53 | 12.15 |
301–700 Units | – | 19.07 | 19.55 |
Above 700 Units | – | 20.61 | 22.65 |
Peak: 22.65 Off-Peak: 16.33 | |||
Time of use | Peak: 22.65 Off-Peak: 16.33 | Peak: 22.65 Off-Peak: 16.33 |
Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) electricity tariffs
Electricity Unit Price for Residential Consumers
No. of Units | Applicable Variable Charges |
For Sanctioned Loads Less Than 5KW | |
For Protected Consumers | |
Up to 50 units | 3.95 |
51-100 units | 7.74 |
For the first 100 units | 11.69 |
101-200 units | 14.16 |
For Non-Protected Consumers | |
001-100 units | 23.59 |
100-200 units | 30.07 |
201-300 units | 34.26 |
301-400 units | 39.15 |
401-500 units | 41.36 |
501-600 units | 42.78 |
601-700 units | 43.92 |
Above 700 units | 48.84 |
For Sanctioned Loads Above 5KW | |
Peak Off-peak | |
Time of use | 48.00 41.68 |
For prepaid residential tariff | 49.98 49.98 |
Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) electricity tariffs
Electricity Unit Price for Residential Consumers
TARIFF CATEGORY / PARTICULARS | APPLICABLE VARIABLE CHARGES Rs./kWh | |
For sanctioned loads up to 5 kW | ||
For Protected Consumer | ||
Up to 50 Units: LifeLine | – | 3.95 |
1-100 Units | – | 7.74 |
1-100 Units | – | 11.69 |
101 – 200 Units | – | 14.16 |
For sanctioned loads up to 5 kW | ||
1- 100 Units | – | 23.59 |
201-300 Units | – | 30.07 |
201-300 Units | – | 34.26 |
301-400 Units | – | 39.15 |
401-500 Units | – | 41.36 |
501-600 Units | – | 42.78 |
601-700 Units | – | 43.92 |
Above 700 Units | – | 48.84 |
For Sanctioned Loads 5kW & Above | ||
Peak | Off-Peak | |
Time Of Use | 48.00 | 41.68 |
Pre-paid Residential Supply Tariff | – | 49.98 |
Gujranwala Electric Power Supply Company (GEPCO) tariffs
Electricity Unit Price for Residential Consumers
No. of Units | Price Per Unit (PKR) |
For Sanctioned Loads Less Than 5KW | |
For Protected Consumers | |
Up to 50 units | 7 |
51-100 units | 11.68 |
For the first 100 units | 15.75 |
101-200 units | 18.07 |
No. of Units | |
001-100 units | 22 |
100-200 units | 32 |
201-300 units | 37 |
301-400 units | 43 |
401-500 units | 47 |
501-600 units | 49 |
601-700 units | 52 |
Above 700 units | 65 |
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) manages Pakistan’s electrical sector. It establishes industry standards and controls the domestic electricity prices in Pakistan. The Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) also manages Pakistan’s water and energy resources. Ensuring the availability of electricity and water is a critical responsibility of WAPDA, which also manages WAPDA tariff new energy and water projects.
Read Also: Electricity Prices in KPK, Balochistan, and AJK.
A Number of Variables sets Pakistani Electricity Rates
The starting price for each unit of electricity consumed is known as the unit rate. Some additional fees may be incurred, such as:
Meter fare: A surcharge imposed on specific users.
Service Charges: Extra costs for particular services.
Fuel Cost Adjustment: To account for variations in fuel prices, the R-Surcharge is added.
Quarterly Adjustments: The tariff is adjusted every quarter through the QTR ADJ/DMC.
Government Taxes: Various taxes are added to your bill, such as GST, power charges, TV, and old radio fees.
Depending on the region and type of users, several companies may be in charge of different aspects of the power price structure and different companies that deliver electricity.
Protected and Non-Protected Consumers
Protected consumers, including lifeline customers (1-100 units), who utilize up to 200 units of electricity every month, remain safe from rises in the basic tariff and monthly fuel charges. Protected consumers can reduce electricity prices in Pakistan. Customers without protection who acquire more than 200 units are subjected to much higher prices. The status of non-protected remains in place for six months before returning to protected, even if consumption falls below 200 units. The way power is classified affects Pakistani consumers’ electricity bills considerably.
How Your Electricity Bill is Calculated
You can also check your bills online. A simple outline of how your electricity bill is calculated is given below:
Use At Peak and Off-Peak
The expense will be determined by peak hours, regardless of whether you use electricity between peak or off-peak hours when you have a time-of-use rate.
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Unit Consumption
Your meter tracks the total number of units (kilowatt-hours) used during the billing periods.
Basic Tariff
This refers to the base cost per unit of electricity; it is also known as the unit rate.
Fuel Cost Adjustment (FCA)
Fuel cost adjustment is the price of the fuel used to produce electricity for you.
Charges and Tariffs
Charges and tariffs are the additional fees on your bills, such as meter rent, TV fees, and government taxes, like GST.
Conclusion
Electricity prices in Pakistan have increased due to government regulations and growing fuel costs. The average cost per unit is approximately PKR 25. However, the usage level impacts pricing. The decreasing cost of solar panels has made solar electricity an increasingly appealing alternative.
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) regulates electricity tariffs through different electric supply companies. These electric supply companies have different rates per unit for protected and non-protected. This article covered the electricity prices in Pakistan and unit rates of almost all major electric supply companies in Punjab, Sindh, and Islamabad.
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